How far is Medary, SD from Mitchell, SD?
The driving distance from Medary, SD to Mitchell, SD is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medary and Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medary and Mitchell.
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Start on 471st Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 471st Avenue
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Turn left onto 223rd Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · 223rd Street
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Take the ramp right
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 90 West: Rapid City
2517 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
63.7 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Burr Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Burr Street
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Turn left onto East Havens Avenue
2763 ft · 1 min · East Havens Avenue
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Turn slight right
79 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Sanborn Boulevard
2494 ft · 1 min · South Sanborn Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Medary and Mitchell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Interstate 90 West
Merge slight left
63.7 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Medary and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medary to Mitchell?
The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Medary and 54.6 miles from Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Medary and Mostly Sunny near Mitchell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medary and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 70.83 mi (113.99 km).
#1 Medary
Township in Brookings County, South Dakota
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 44.2096900, -96.7867200 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mitchell
City in and county seat of Davison County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 15,697 |
| Coordinates | 43.7094300, -98.0298000 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 1st Avenue (-98.0298, 43.709412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.92 | $35.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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